Monarch Air Group has achieved ARGUS Certified Broker status, reinforcing the US private jet charter brokerage's commitment to safety, transparency and excellence in private aviation.

Unlike the ARGUS Registered Broker status, which Monarch has held since 2021, the ARGUS Certified Broker rating recognises charter providers that successfully complete a comprehensive on-site, third-party audit evaluating their operational procedures, broker training, safety verification processes and client-facing practices.

“Safety has always been our highest priority,” shares Cade Kaftel, VP of charter sales at Monarch Air Group. “Achieving ARGUS Certified Broker status provides our clients with independent verification that our processes, training and standards have been thoroughly evaluated by one of the most respected organisations in business aviation.”

The certification process included a multi-week review requiring the submission of hundreds of pages of documentation detailing Monarch's internal procedures, including how the company verifies charter operators, trains brokers and manages client agreements. Following the document review, ARGUS auditors conducted an in-person, line-by-line audit at Monarch's headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to validate the company's practices and compliance.

As private aviation continues to grow, third-party safety verification has become increasingly important for clients seeking confidence in the charter booking process. “In today's environment, clients expect more than promises, they want independent validation,” adds Kaftel. “ARGUS certification gives them additional confidence that safety is at the centre of every charter we arrange.”

ARGUS is widely recognised throughout the private aviation industry for its independent safety auditing programmes, with many clients specifically seeking ARGUS-audited providers when selecting aircraft. By achieving ARGUS Certified Broker status, Monarch further strengthens its position among a select group of charter brokerages committed to independent safety oversight and operational excellence.